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Uniform Is it time for a trim? Check out the facial hair facts across the world's armed forces
Regulations have varied throughout history, with some enforcing the growth of a beard, while others have forbidden any facial hair freedom
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LGBTQ First-ever LGBTQ+ Defence Awards shine a light on contributions in the military
A brand new, flagship celebration of LGBTQ+ contributions to the UK defence ecosystem has been launched.
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Forces Charities Son of murdered Fusilier Lee Rigby raises more than £100,000 for military charity and wins Pride Of Britain award
Jack Rigby's fundraising was boosted by Dragon's Den entrepreneur Duncan Bannatyne and TSB.
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Army Soldiers set world record for greatest number of countries crossed on foot
The troops aimed to cross six countries in seven days.
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Army Nine alleged rapes reported at Army Foundation College in Harrogate
The Army says it is committed to rooting out all forms of inappropriate behaviour and has a zero-tolerance policy on sexual offences.
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Navy Silent Service celebrates success at the Submarine Oscars
The submarine service may be known as the Silent Service, but the achievements of the winners were worth shouting about.
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Forces Charities Son of murdered Fusilier Lee Rigby could end up raising £100,000 for charity
The Pride of Britain Awards has joined forces with Jack Rigby's mother to support his fundraising efforts for Scotty's Little Soldiers
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Soldiering On Johnny Mercer commends tireless dedication of Soldiering On Awards winners
The Armed Forces' contribution to society has been commended by the nation's leaders at Soldiering On Awards.
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Royals Princess of Wales gets the measure of Guardsman's uniform during textile mill visit
AW Hainsworth made the scarlet tunics of the Guardsmen on duty during the coronations of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953 and the King in May.
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Army Queen's Royal Hussars celebrates anniversary and return of soldiers from Nato mission
The families got a chance to see some of the equipment used by the soldiers on their deployment in Estonia on Operation Cabrit 12.
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Military Life What is being done to fix problems with military accommodation?
The man responsible for managing military housing tells Forces News progress is being made, but it's still a case of playing catch-up.
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Families Have your say in choosing the heroes behind the heroes at the Celebrating Forces Families Awards
Nominations are open to vote for someone extraordinary in the military community
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Army Military mascot Watchman VI receives a promotion
Watchman VI led the Mercian Community Band and Drums as well as veterans on the parade square before receiving his three chevrons
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Northern Ireland Historic Royal Irish Regiment Laying up of Colours parade in Ballymena
The event also marked the Royal Irish Regiment's significant links to the town in Northern Ireland
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Invictus Games Team UK's final preparations ahead of Prince Harry's Invictus Games
The Prince Harry-founded Invictus Games will be held in Germany for the first time this year